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The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were "off the pace" against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.

Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw led his players off the pitch in protest during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final win over Morocco.

The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.

Prosecutors allege Diezani Alison-Madueke was given "a life of luxury" in the UK by people interested in Nigerian government contracts.

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.